As the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Baltimore, Michael Mocksten (Moiseyev) brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic leadership to the City’s administration. Mocksten is responsible for the day-to-day management of Baltimore’s $4 billion annual financial operations, including budget, procurement, accounting & payroll, revenue collections, treasury, and risk management. He serves as the strategic financial advisor to Mayor Brandon M. Scott and is a key architect of the City’s financial success.

Mocksten’s career in public service spans nearly two decades, with a focus on supporting large local governments. Prior to joining the Scott Administration in October 2022, Mocksten spent 16 years working in New York City, most recently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Finance for the NYC Administration for Children’s Services. In this role, Mocksten was responsible for managing a $3 billion operation and a team of over 300. He previously served in the NYC Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where he played a pivotal role in overseeing a $30 billion portfolio of education-related agencies, as well as founded and led a Citywide Savings team that worked with every city agency to find efficiencies and innovations across NYC’s $100 billion budget.

Mocksten earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Baruch College, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University. As the City of Baltimore’s Chief Financial Officer, Michael Mocksten is dedicated to steering the city toward continued financial prosperity, ensuring that the economic policies align with the needs and aspirations of our community.

Michael Mocksten and his wife Julie Mocksten (Beckenstein) were thrilled to purchase a condo in downtown Baltimore after decades of renting in other cities. They are avid hikers and enjoy exploring every corner of their new hometown.